ZIP 30553 (Lavonia, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30553: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 655 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Georgia
Franklin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 217.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30553: I-85 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30553.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 655 truck crashes since 2015, with 303 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 33.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30553 is I-85, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-11 (2), CR-35 Grady School Rd (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30553 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 13 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| CR-35 Grady School Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 South Mm 173 | 7 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 164 | 6 |
| Interstate 85 North At Mile Marker 162 | 6 |
| I-85 Nb Mm 160 | 5 |
| Interstate 85 Northbound At Mile Marker 168 | 5 |
| Interstate 85 North At Mile Marker 157 | 5 |
| I-85 North Mm 173 | 5 |
| I 85 Sb Mm 164 | 4 |
ZIP 30553 at a glance
| Population | 8,557 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,833 |
| Median home value | $194,838 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +13% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 37 | +15% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 64 | +75% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30553
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30553?
Since 2015, 655 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (303 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30553?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30553: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30553?
May has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30553?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30553 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 217.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30553?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.